Fiske Guide to Colleges

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Sourcebooks Landmark, 2010 - Universities and colleges - 780 pages
For more than 25 years, this leading guide to more than 310 colleges and universities0́4fully updated and expanded every year0́4has been an indispensable source of information for college-bound students and their parents. Helpful, honest, and straightforward, the Fiske Guide to Colleges delivers an insider's look at the academic climates and the social and extracurricular scenes at the "best and most interesting" schools in the United States, plus Canada and Great Britain.In addition to the candid essays on each school, you will find:A self-quiz to help you understand what you are really looking for in a collegeLists of the strongest majors and programs at each collegeVital information on how to apply, including admissions and financial aid deadlines, required tests, and each school's essay questions"Overlap" listings to help you expand your optionsSelectivity statistics and SAT/ACT scoresIndexes that break down schools by price and stateA list of schools with strong programs for learning disabled studentsAll the basics, including email addresses and university websitesPlus a special section highlighting the 5 public and private Best Buy schools0́4colleges that provide the best educational valueThe guide the San Francisco Chronicle called "the bible."

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